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Senior Care in Wilmington, North Carolina

Compare local communities with the records each regulator publishes. CMS nursing-home ratings and staffing are kept separate from state assisted-living license records, and partnership never affects the list. Use the records to compare and tour, then confirm current pricing, care acceptance, and openings directly with each community.

33
Communities evaluated
10
Cities covered
18
CMS nursing-home records
15
State license records

Cost of senior care in Wilmington

Local Wilmington-area estimates: source-specific state benchmarks adjusted for local prices; skilled-nursing, care-home, and CCRC bands are labeled derived models. Use these as planning benchmarks; request written, current all-in pricing from each community before deciding.

Assisted Living
$6,500/mo benchmark median
typical range $5,200–$8,130
Memory Care
$7,270/mo benchmark median
typical range $5,820–$9,090
Skilled Nursing
$9,560/mo planning midpoint
typical range $8,570–$11,110
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,500/mo planning midpoint
typical range $3,270–$8,000
Residential Care Home
$5,850/mo planning midpoint
typical range $4,680–$7,310

Source scope: Source-specific 2024 and 2025 observations; each band identifies its publisher and derivation; adjusted to Wilmington using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Wilmington.
  • Openings can change quickly:if a community's location and care options look promising, tour early and confirm its current process directly.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

All 33 communities in Wilmington

Listed in neutral name order with source labels. State licensing records are not converted into CMS-style ratings, and CMS fields are not combined into a Haven score.

Assisted Living

Hampstead, NC · 19 state-listed capacity

Assisted Living
Assisted Living market benchmark$5,200–$8,130/mo not this community's rate
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August Healthcare at Wilmington in Wilmington

Wilmington, NC · 120 certified beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$8,570–$11,110/mo not this community's rate
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Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove in Wilmington

Wilmington, NC · 90 certified beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$8,570–$11,110/mo not this community's rate
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Autumn Care of Shallotte in Shallotte

Shallotte, NC · 100 certified beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$8,570–$11,110/mo not this community's rate
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Azalea Health & Rehab Center in Wilmington

Wilmington, NC · 80 certified beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$8,570–$11,110/mo not this community's rate
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Bradley Creek Health Center in Wilmington

Wilmington, NC · 30 certified beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$8,570–$11,110/mo not this community's rate
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Brookdale Wilmington in Wilmington

Wilmington, NC · 38 state-listed capacity

Assisted Living
Assisted Living market benchmark$5,200–$8,130/mo not this community's rate
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Brunswick Cove Nursing Center in Winnabow

Winnabow, NC · 175 certified beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$8,570–$11,110/mo not this community's rate
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Brunswick Health & Rehab Center in Ash

Ash, NC · 100 certified beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$8,570–$11,110/mo not this community's rate
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Assisted Living

Wilmington, NC · 64 state-listed capacity

Assisted Living
Assisted Living market benchmark$5,200–$8,130/mo not this community's rate
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Assisted Living

Wilmington, NC · 148 state-listed capacity

Assisted Living
Assisted Living market benchmark$5,200–$8,130/mo not this community's rate
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Assisted Living

Shallotte, NC · 110 state-listed capacity

Assisted Living
Assisted Living market benchmark$5,200–$8,130/mo not this community's rate
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Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington

Wilmington, NC · 90 certified beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$8,570–$11,110/mo not this community's rate
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Skilled Nursing

Wilmington, NC · 115 certified beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$8,570–$11,110/mo not this community's rate
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Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington

Wilmington, NC · 82 certified beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$8,570–$11,110/mo not this community's rate
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Morningside of Wilmington in Wilmington

Wilmington, NC · 101 state-listed capacity

Assisted Living
Assisted Living market benchmark$5,200–$8,130/mo not this community's rate
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New Hanover House in Wilmington

Wilmington, NC · 61 state-listed capacity

Assisted Living
Assisted Living market benchmark$5,200–$8,130/mo not this community's rate
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Assisted Living

Shallotte, NC · 40 state-listed capacity

Assisted Living
Assisted Living market benchmark$5,200–$8,130/mo not this community's rate
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Peak Resources-Wilmington, INC in Wilmington

Wilmington, NC · 110 certified beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$8,570–$11,110/mo not this community's rate
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Poplar Grove in Burgaw

Burgaw, NC · 60 state-listed capacity

Assisted Living
Assisted Living market benchmark$5,200–$8,130/mo not this community's rate
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Spring Arbor of Wilmington in Wilmington

Wilmington, NC · 66 state-listed capacity

Assisted Living
Assisted Living market benchmark$5,200–$8,130/mo not this community's rate
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Terrabella Southport in Southport

Southport, NC · 96 state-listed capacity

Assisted Living
Assisted Living market benchmark$5,200–$8,130/mo not this community's rate
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The Bluefields in Leland

Leland, NC · 78 state-listed capacity

Assisted Living
Assisted Living market benchmark$5,200–$8,130/mo not this community's rate
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The Commons at Brightmore in Wilmington

Wilmington, NC · 201 state-listed capacity

Assisted Living
Assisted Living market benchmark$5,200–$8,130/mo not this community's rate
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Assisted Living

Wilmington, NC · 84 state-listed capacity

Assisted Living
Assisted Living market benchmark$5,200–$8,130/mo not this community's rate
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The Landings of Oak Island in Oak Island

Oak Island, NC · 80 state-listed capacity

Assisted Living
Assisted Living market benchmark$5,200–$8,130/mo not this community's rate
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The Laurels of Pender in Burgaw

Burgaw, NC · 98 certified beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$8,570–$11,110/mo not this community's rate
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Skilled Nursing

Wilmington, NC · 100 certified beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$8,570–$11,110/mo not this community's rate
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Woodbury Wellness Center INC in Hampstead

Hampstead, NC · 112 certified beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$8,570–$11,110/mo not this community's rate
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Frequently asked questions

How much does senior living cost in Wilmington, NC?

In the Wilmington, NC area, assisted living typically runs $5,200–$8,130/month (benchmark median $6,500), memory care $5,820–$9,090/month (benchmark median $7,270), and skilled nursing $8,570–$11,110/month (planning midpoint $9,560) — local estimates built from source-specific published benchmarks adjusted for area prices. The publishers and observation periods differ, so do not turn the care-level figures into a percentage comparison. Use them for planning, then request a written, current all-in price from each community that fits your needs.

What source facts are available for the 33 communities on this page?

CMS-backed skilled-nursing profiles can show Care Compare overall stars, health inspections, staffing, quality measures, fines, and citation history. Assisted living and memory care are state-regulated, so we show state-license records separately rather than converting them into CMS-style ratings or a Haven score. Partnership never changes whether an eligible public record appears.

Is Haven really free for families?

Yes. Haven's public research tools are free for families. This deployment does not accept a family request or make a referral, so no placement fee or payment path is active here. In markets with verified official-roster coverage, we show every licensed community — not just paying partners; elsewhere we identify the source and coverage on the page.

What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?

Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.